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Effective Nov. 15, 2024: Due to Hurricane Milton, some park facilities are undergoing repair. The Birdwalk area is closed for structural repairs. Drinking water is temporarily unavailable. Please contact the Park Ranger station for the most current information.  

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Boat tours are currently unavailable due to low water levels. Please call the ranger station for details.

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Pavilion Descriptions

The South Pavilion peeks out behind a Live Oak

South Pavilion

  • $80, plus tax, per day
  • Max Capacity: 110 people

The South Pavilion is Myakka's largest pavilion. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s.

The pavilion is located near the park entrance from State Road 72. It has a covered seating area (with picnic tables and a charcoal grill), bathrooms, a stage, a large field, electrical outlets, water fountains and a large stone grill.

The Myakka River runs behind the pavilion, providing wonderful wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. 

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South Pavilion Features

Building #2 of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the South Pavilion
A view from inside the South Pavilion shows rafters and benches
The entrance to the South Pavilion shows the playground, field, podium, and stage
A view of the South Pavilion that offers insight to its architecture
A sheltered stone grill handmade by the CCC
A short walkway leads visitors to the bathroom
The bathroom building by the South Pavilion
The stage looks out onto the field
A plaque reading "This is Sarasota Sunrise Rotary Club's gift to Myakka's youngest visitors, Florida's future.
Dense vegetation gives way to the large field by the South Pavilion

Log Pavilion

The Log Pavilion in the shade of a Live Oak
  • $80, plus tax, per day
  • Max Capacity: 60 people

The Log Pavilion epitomizes Myakka's rustic charm. It centers around a walled area with lighting, fans and a hand-built stone fireplace. Roofed extensions spread out on each side of the walled area, providing shaded outdoor seating.

This pavilion was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps with hand-cut Cabbage Palms from Myakka River State Park. It has been painstakingly maintained with the woods and construction methods true to its original build, preserving its a historical value.

Behind the pavilion, a small grassy area shaded by a Live Oak and surrounding trees gives way to the Wild and Scenic Myakka River, completing the picturesque perfection of this pavilion. This pavilion has a palm-log bathroom nearby, as well as small charcoal grills, electrical outlet and water fountains. 

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Log Pavilion Features

The Log Pavilion shows its handcrafted stone fireplace
The stone fireplace with a warm, inviting fire
Benches and a water fountain under the wing of the Log Pavilion
One of the outdoor wings that attaches to the indoor room of the Log Pavilion
A view of the open area behind the Log Pavilion that leads to the river
Restroom Building by Log Pavilion
The Log Pavilion is surrounded by beautiful scenery and great spots to picnic
Far-away view of the Log Pavilion

Lake Pavilion

  • $40, plus tax, per day
  • Max Capacity: 40 people

The Lake Pavilion is a pleasant 3-mile drive into the park. It is next to the concessionaires, perfect for groups going on wildlife tours or are being catered by the Pink Gator Cafe. It is close to the Upper Myakka Lake and tucked into a hammock, making for great wildlife viewing opportunities.

The Lake Pavilion has a grill, but it does not have water fountains or electrical outlets. There is a nearby bathroom shared with concession visitors. 

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Lake Pavilion Features

Live Oaks and Cabbage Palms frame the Lake Pavilion
A view from inside the Lake Pavilion shows picnic tables and the grill
Nearby concession is a bathroom with the quaint "park look" established by the CCC.
A view of the Lake Pavilion Bathroom as seen from the street
There is a short walkway from the parking area to the pavilion
A shady area near the Lake Pavilion with additional picnic tables
Parking near Lake Pavilion

The Lake Pavilion shares a parking lot with the concession.

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Clay Gully Pavilion

Clay Gully Pavilion
  • $40, plus tax, per day
  • Max Capacity: 40 people

The Clay Gully Pavilion is tucked into the woods on the north side of the park. Bathrooms, grills, and open grassy area are nearby. There is access to a short trail that meanders along the gully.

The Clay Gully Pavilion is great for smaller groups desiring more isolation from park activity. It has water fountains and electrical outlets. 

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Clay Gully Pavilion Features

The Clay Gully Pavilion is tucked under trees which open into a vibrant field
Clay Gully with waste bins and bathroom in sight
Clay Gully Bathroom
Clay Gully Scenic Lookout Spot
Clay Gully Grill
Pathway to Clay Gully
Clay Gully Drinking Fountains
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